Cryogenic Mechanical Design Engineer for Quantum Systems

Oxford Quantum Circuits; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Quantum Circuits is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to advance high-precision components for our quantum systems. Reporting to the Head of Design Engineering, you will design, model and validate parts that meet strict manufacturing and integration requirements.

This hands-on role spans lab, prep-room and workshop activities, including working with external suppliers, conducting FEA, and ensuring manufacturability through tolerance analyses and DFx.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience taking designs from concept to manufacture.
• Strong 3D CAD and production drawings in SolidWorks.
• Experience with structural and thermal analysis using Ansys.
• Experience with design-for-manufacture, tolerancing and CE/FCC considerations.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of high-precision components and sub-assemblies.
• Produce complete mechanical design packages with 3D CAD models, BOMs, and drawings.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis for room temperature and cryogenic environments.
• Collaborate with SMEs and external suppliers to resolve manufacturing questions.
• Support initial build activities and share lessons learned.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

DFM/ tolerancing

Thermal/structural analysis

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys Mechanical

Job description

Oxford Quantum Circuits is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to advance high-precision components for our quantum systems. Reporting to the Head of Design Engineering, you will design, model and validate parts that meet strict manufacturing and integration requirements.

This hands-on role spans lab, prep-room and workshop activities, including working with external suppliers, conducting FEA, and ensuring manufacturability through tolerance analyses and DFx.